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Article R4226-8 of the French Labour Code

For the application of articles R. 4226-5 and R. 4226-6 in premises or locations where explosive atmospheres may occur, the employer shall implement the provisions of section 6 of chapter VII of this title relating to the prevention of explosions.

In these premises or locations, maintenance, measurements and tests may only be undertaken with the written authorisation of the head of the establishment and in accordance with his instructions. If the equipment used to carry out these operations is not specially designed for this type of location, the location must first be made non-hazardous.

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Article R4226-8
Pour l’application des articles R. 4226-5 et R. 4226-6 dans les locaux ou emplacements où des atmosphères explosives peuvent se présenter, l’employeur met en œuvre les dispositions de la section 6 du chapitre VII du présent titre relatives à la prévention des explosions.


Dans ces locaux ou emplacements, la maintenance, les mesurages et les essais ne peuvent être entrepris qu’après autorisation écrite du chef d’établissement et selon ses instructions. Si les matériels utilisés pour réaliser ces opérations ne sont pas prévus spécialement pour ce type d’emplacements, ces emplacements sont préalablement rendus non dangereux.

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